Crime Rate in Northfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfield

The total recorded crimes in Northfield, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfield crime rate of 0.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Northfield, encompassing approximately 100,161 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Northfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chamberlain Road with total crimes: 3
  • Haslemere Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northfield?

To understand the safety of Northfield, we need to analyze Northfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Northfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 456 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northfield recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, Northfield had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 859 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northfield recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ealing, Northfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Northfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northfield has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Northfield crimes were 456. The crime rate of Northfield in 2024 was 16.92 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfield were around 859 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.74 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)
South Acton220 61,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway237 31,955 12,242 6
Southall Broadway252 11,758 22,942 2
Hanwell Broadway239 21,556 52,318 5
Southall Green231 41,352 72,634 3
North Acton230 51,572 42,563 4
Walpole214 71,357 61,686 12
Perivale142 91,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway145 81,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green129 12944 111,779 9
Ealing Common135 10977 101,775 10
Northolt West End135 11819 141,746 11
Central Greenford125 14897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill84 20849 131,616 14
Lady Margaret126 13693 181,141 21
Northolt Mandeville125 15811 151,588 15
East Acton121 17779 161,289 16
Dormers Wells122 16696 171,250 18
North Hanwell76 21589 221,261 17
Southfield120 18632 191,241 19
Pitshanger101 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford64 23630 201,234 20
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Northfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 202419
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202417
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202513
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Northfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Chamberlain Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Haslemere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Derwent Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Niagara Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Chandos Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Hessel Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Cawdor Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Littlewood Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Jefferson Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Fulmer Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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